Plant chemical discovered to prevent biofilm formation
If your teeth have ever felt fuzzy after skipping a brushing, you've encountered biofilm-a slimy bacterial layer that clings to ...
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Study finds divergent relationship between different sugar sources and cardiovascular disease risk
A little of what you fancy does you good… unless it's a fizzy drink. Scientists studying the impact of sugar ...
Oral health strategies for healthy aging: A call to action
As global aging accelerates, a new study highlights how oral health deterioration affects older adults and calls for integrated healthcare ...
New global analysis highlights micronutrient shortages
Most people around the world don't get enough of at least one essential vitamin or mineral. Study: Global estimation of ...
Python tooth-inspired device doubles strength of rotator cuff repairs
Most people, when they think about pythons, visualize the huge snake constricting and swallowing victims whole. But did you know ...
Unsheltered people are losing Medicaid in redetermination mix-ups
On a cold February morning at the Flathead Warming Center, Tashya Evans waited for help with her Medicaid application ...
Study says parents may overshoot fluoride toothpaste dose for toddlers, risking dental fluorosis
In a recent study published in the journal BDJ Open, researchers in Canada and Germany tested the doses of fluoride ...
Ancient DNA traces multiple sclerosis origins to 5,000-year-old migrations
Researchers have created the world's largest ancient human gene bank by analyzing the bones and teeth of almost 5,000 humans ...
‘AGGA’ inventor testifies his dental device was not meant for TMJ or sleep apnea
A Tennessee dentist who has been sued by multiple TMJ and sleep apnea patients over an unproven dental device he ...
Fluoride and sealants win against youth dental caries, a robust review informs US health policy
In a recent systematic review published in the journal JAMA Network, researchers synthesized available literature on interventions aimed at preventing ...